Best Harmfuldrugs Podcasts (2024)

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20: Camp Lejeune Administrative Claim Deadline is August 10, 2024 19:03

7M ago19:03

19:03

I am Clay Hodges, an attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. For the past 20 years, I have been representing individuals injured by defective products, problematic medications, and toxic exposures. Today, I am following up on the Camp Lejeune toxic water litigation. If you, one of your family members, or someone you know suffered extended exposu…

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19: Camp Lejeune Marine Base Toxic Water Act of 2022 16:11

2y ago16:11

16:11

A remarkable new law has just been passed that will open a channel to financial compensation for people exposed to toxic water at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Those exposed to the toxic water developed serious health problems, including many cancers. Before going to law school, attorney Clay Hodges was an Engl…

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18: What You Should Know About Exactech’s Hip and Knee Plastic Liner Recalls” 16:08

2+ y ago16:08

16:08

Exactech Inc. has been in business since 1985. The company focuses on developing products for joint replacements, including hip, knee, and ankle replacements. Exactech’s components for joint replacement have been useful, and may have performed well over the years. However, in June of 2021, Exactech Inc. had to issue a series of recalls for several …

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17: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Artificial Hip Litigation Update 18:57

2+ y ago18:57

18:57

Metal-on-metal artificial hip devices have been available for more than twenty years. Years ago, product manufacturers thought that metals like titanium, cobalt, and chromium used in the construction of artificial hips would last a lot longer than the regular shelf life of other artificial hips using plastics and ceramic materials, particularly for…

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16: CPAP, BiPAP and Ventilator Machines: The Recall and the Lawsuits 18:28

3y ago18:28

18:28

CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines are used to alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and other conditions. Millions of people rely on those devices to keep their airways open throughout the night so that they can get a good night’s rest and avoid other health issues. Recently, the Phillips family of companies issued a massive recall for several C…

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15: Tenofovir: Lawsuits Claim HIV Drug Causes Kidney Damage 24:26

3y ago24:26

24:26

The HIV medication tenofovir has been prescribed for years to delay the progression of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Studies are now showing serious problems from this medication, including toxicity to kidneys, bone loss, and bone injury. Join us on this episode to learn more about tenofovir and its problems. We are joined by my friend and fello…

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14: Studies Link the Herbicide Paraquat to Parkinson’s Disease 18:13

3+ y ago18:13

18:13

Paraquat is a popular chemical used as a pesticide for many farms and vineyards in the United States. Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware of the harmful and deadly effects this toxic chemical can have on their health. In this conversation, Clay Hodges shares the inside scoop on Paraquat and reveals the many deadly side effects this product ca…

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13: Making Sense of Medical Device “Adverse Events” with Madris Kinard 51:03

3+ y ago51:03

51:03

We all try to be conscious of what we eat, so shouldn’t we be conscious of what medical devices are implanted in our bodies? Unfortunately, most people can’t make sense of the millions of adverse events filed with the FDA. Today’s guest, Madris Kinard, left the FDA after years of seeing patients not get the data they need and started Device Events.…

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12: A Defective Artificial Hip Victim Tells Her Story  23:02

3+ y ago23:02

23:02

In this week’s episode, Clay’s friend and former client shares her experience from recovering from not one, but three hip replacement surgeries. “Amy” discusses her journey from discovering her need for hip replacement surgery, to having the surgery, to how she knew the product was defective, and through her recovery process. This conversation is f…

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11: Excessive Testing, Diagnosis, and Treatment: A Conversation with Dr. Jerome Hoffman 1:04:13

3+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

While many of us think critically and “do our own research” when it comes to our healthcare, that often is not enough when the media we consume is inaccurate and driven by profit. Today’s guest, Dr. Jerome Hoffman, is a professor of medicine and emergency medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine, who is passionate about the problems of over-diagnosi…

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10: Zantac: Studies Link the Heartburn Medication to Cancer-Causing NDMA 16:57

3+ y ago16:57

16:57

Zantac was a popular drug for many years but has now been removed from shelves. If you are wondering why this once popular heart burn medication is now facing recall and litigation, listen to this podcast episode. In this episode Clay Hodges shares the story of Zantac, how successful marketing turned the medication into a blockbuster, and how harmf…

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09: Signs Your Artificial Hip May Be Defective 16:59

4y ago16:59

16:59

As a product liability lawyer, Clay Hodges has seen many cases of failed hip replacements. In this episode, Clay shares insight as to why your artificial hip may be failing and how to recognize evidence that it is. This episode is not medical advice, but is meant to offer insight as to whether or not you should inquire with your doctor about your h…

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08: Army Veteran Talks Hazardous Noise, Hearing Loss 23:52

5+ y ago23:52

23:52

Soldiers are often exposed to excessive and potentially hazardous noises on a daily basis. This can result in long term and extreme cases of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Today’s guest, Chet Sechrest, is a retired member of the Army, a trained Medic, who spent almost three decades as an Army Ranger and later as a member of the Special Forces. …

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07: Defective Military Earplugs and Hearing Loss 13:42

5+ y ago13:42

13:42

While mild hearing loss can be a side effect of aging, often people suffer hearing loss from working in loud environments. Military service can be a loud environment. There are many avoidable environmental factors that can help avoid hearing damage if you have an awareness of them. Your ability to hear is important and it can be debilitating to suf…

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06: The Cost of Product Liability Litigation 13:26

5+ y ago13:26

13:26

There are many factors to consider when taking a product liability case to court, including the financial costs. Even after you win your case, there are litigation and other costs and payments that have to be handled. In today’s podcast, Product Liability Lawyer Clay Hodges talks about how to manage these costs after your lawsuit is won, the financ…

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05: Physical Therapist Discusses Hip Replacement Surgery and Artificial Hip Failures 36:21

6y ago36:21

36:21

Do you have pain that seems irregular after Hip Surgery? Today’s guest will guide us through the expectations of hip surgery, what it is like to go through the surgery, what rehab is like, and what happens to a person when an artificial hip fails inside the body. Amy Dougherty a physical therapist on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is the owner …

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04: The Danger Within Us with Jeanne Lenzer 41:02

6y ago41:02

41:02

On today’s episode we get to hear from Jeanne Lenzer, a medical investigative journalist. Last year she wrote, The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated, Medical Device Industry, and One Man’s Battle to Survive It. Jeanne has also written for many publications including the New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Discover, Slate and many…

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03: How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Product Liability Lawsuit 12:23

6y ago12:23

12:23

Medical and health cases typically arise from detrimental effects to one’s health due to a faulty product. If this is the case, an individual may need to file a product liability lawsuit. Bringing cases like this to court can take years to resolve and there are many factors that can dictate the process. If you are currently involved in a product li…

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02: 4 Things to Do If Hips Fail 10:41

6+ y ago10:41

10:41

If you are experiencing chronic pain due to a hip replacement, it is vital you take the right precautions in order to receive compensation. There are many steps to take in regards to dealing with a defective product and each of them is necessary to create a potential case. In this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs, Clay Hodges will teach you…

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01: Introducing Attorney Clay Hodges 8:21

6+ y ago8:21

8:21

Many medical devices and prescription drugs claim to be the resolution to all your problems, but while they may solve your current issue it’s possible they may cause another. Medical products are often rushed and put onto shelves before they’re adequately tested. Clay Hodges wants to educate you on these products and their side effects before they …

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Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs

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20: Camp Lejeune Administrative Claim Deadline is August 10, 2024 19:03

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19: Camp Lejeune Marine Base Toxic Water Act of 2022 16:11

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18: What You Should Know About Exactech’s Hip and Knee Plastic Liner Recalls” 16:08

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17: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Artificial Hip Litigation Update 18:57

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16: CPAP, BiPAP and Ventilator Machines: The Recall and the Lawsuits 18:28

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15: Tenofovir: Lawsuits Claim HIV Drug Causes Kidney Damage 24:26

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14: Studies Link the Herbicide Paraquat to Parkinson’s Disease 18:13

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13: Making Sense of Medical Device “Adverse Events” with Madris Kinard 51:03

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12: A Defective Artificial Hip Victim Tells Her Story  23:02

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11: Excessive Testing, Diagnosis, and Treatment: A Conversation with Dr. Jerome Hoffman 1:04:13

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10: Zantac: Studies Link the Heartburn Medication to Cancer-Causing NDMA 16:57

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09: Signs Your Artificial Hip May Be Defective 16:59

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08: Army Veteran Talks Hazardous Noise, Hearing Loss 23:52

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07: Defective Military Earplugs and Hearing Loss 13:42

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06: The Cost of Product Liability Litigation 13:26

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05: Physical Therapist Discusses Hip Replacement Surgery and Artificial Hip Failures 36:21

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04: The Danger Within Us with Jeanne Lenzer 41:02

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03: How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Product Liability Lawsuit 12:23

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02: 4 Things to Do If Hips Fail 10:41

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01: Introducing Attorney Clay Hodges 8:21

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